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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471,999.59, 651,376.17 and 268,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471,999.59, 651,376.17 and 268,044.83 is: 369,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471,999.59 : 651,376.17 = 268,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471,999.59/651,376.17 = 268,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471,999.59x = 651,376.17 × 268,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471,999.59x = 174,598,011,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,598,011,496.82/471,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,911.37

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